A167 Newton Aycliffe upgrade
Work has begun to deliver improvements to the A167's Central Avenue and Ricknall Lane junctions, and at the A167/A689 Rushyford roundabout. Due to the works taking place, the A167 Ricknall Lane junction will be closed from Monday, 4 November 2024, for a period of four weeks.
In July 2024 we started work to improve the A167 Central Avenue and Ricknall Lane junctions. The works will provide additional road capacity in the area, and potentially allow the development of up to 1,400 new homes on the Low Copelaw site to the east of the town.
Work that will be completed
Work has already been completed on the A167/A689 Rushyford roundabout and improving its layout.
Work started on the A167's Central Avenue and Ricknall Lane junctions in early July 2024. We expect to finish them by Spring 2025
The work at the A167's Central Avenue junction will provide a new link road providing access to the future housing site, as well as a traffic light-controlled entry, improved pedestrian crossings and road resurfacing. This junction will be closed from 15 July 2024 while we do this work.
We are adding new traffic lights at the A167's Ricknall Lane junction, improved pedestrian crossings and resurfacing the road. This junction will be closed from mid-September 2024 while we do this work. We will maintain access to the Premier Inn and The Gretna Green.
Programme of work
Phase | Proposed traffic management | Time | Expected start | Expected end |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rushyford Roundabout | Temporary traffic lights during construction | 24 hours | Ongoing | Complete |
Rushyford Roundabout | Carriageway resurfacing of roundabout approaches. Lane closure in operation. | Night works (7.00pm to 6.00am) | Complete | Complete |
Central Avenue closure | Central Avenue junction closed with A167 | 24 hours | 15 July 2024 | Spring 2025 |
Ricknall Lane junction closure | Ricknall Lane junction with A167 | 24 hours | Monday 4th November 2024 | 4 weeks initially. Additional closures will be required through 2025 |
Diversions
Central Avenue Diversions - a diversion route for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists will be in place and signposted.
Ricknall Lane junction Diversion - All traffic will be redirected to and from the A167 via Lime Lane. Appropriate signage will be installed to guide drivers along the alternative route.
Although some disruption is inevitable, we are doing everything possible to minimise the impact to businesses and residents.
Funding
We have secured £7million from the Government's Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) to deliver the scheme, which is scheduled for completion next Summer.
In partnership with
- Homes England